The NLV Quant - By Koenigsegg

GENEVA, Switzerland, 4 March 2009 - Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg
and NLV Solar AG, a pioneer in photovoltaics and accumulator technology,
have joined forces to create the Quant. The brainchild of this marriage of
power and energy is a four-seater solar electric car. A full-scale model is
to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Salon, with the two companies currently
working on running prototypes to scale up for series production.

Two companies, one vision

The project was born when NLV Solar AG
commissioned the environmentally aware Swedish supercar manufacturer
Koenigsegg to develop and design a “car of the future”,
incorporating NLV Solar’s groundbreaking, proprietary technology in
the felds of photovoltaics and accumulators.

In 2008, the two companies signed a co-operation agreement to create a
test vehicle for a unique propulsion system which makes optimum use of the
solar technologies developed by NLV Solar AG, allied with an innovative
accumulator unit. The groundbreaking thin-flm solar-cell coating is being
implemented in one of Koenigsegg’s signature avant-garde designs.

Groundbreaking technology

The advances in electric power generation and
storage, combined with the aerodynamic, futuristic Koenigsegg design and
engineering, will enable the NLV Quant to charge the FAES(Flow Accumulator
Energy Storage) to full capacity in 20 minutes and give the vehicle a range
of 500 kilometres. The additional power input from the invisible, thin-flm
photovoltaic coating that covers the body of the car, further increases the
range potential.

The revolutionary solar and FAES systems enable the design of a fully
electrical vehicle, rather than relying on more commonplace hybrid
solutions. This also simplifes the drive train layout and packaging, as
only one propulsion system is needed.

Given the size of the The NLV Quant, it has an unusually low frontal
surface of around 2 m2. This, combined with a drag coeffcient of around CD
0.27 and the effciency of the FAES, will enable the car to cover long
distances between charges.

Style and substance

The ingenious Koenigsegg design provides a unique
blend of supercar looks and the space of a traditional luxury sedan. The
car will carry four large adults in comfort and also feature a spacious
boot at the rear.

The gull-wing doors set the NLV Quant apart from any other four-seaters
on the market. As well as being a stylish feature, they also make entry to
the car more ergonomic, thanks to the lack of B-pillars. They provide easy
access to both the front and rear passenger seats. The unique split
side-lite feature allows all passenger to open and close the front and rear
side windows separately, despite the fact that there is only one door per
side.

Unique features as standard

The NLV Quant is rear-wheel drive, with
four-wheel brake regeneration, ABS and ESP. It is powered by two electrical
AC induction electric motors with variable frequency drive and in-line
planetary step down drive, one for each rear wheel. The twin-motor design
eliminates the need for bevel gears or a differential, further simplifying
the lay-out and giving constant and controlled power proportioning to the
rear wheels, in both drive and coast mode.

The projected curb weight of 1780 kg is very light considering that it
is a battery-powered, four-seater, luxury performance car. This is partly
due to the two-motor installation which weighs in at only 140 kg – a
remarkable achievement considering the power output of 512 hp and maximum
torque of 715 nm which allows the Quant to deliver 0–100 km/h in 5.2
seconds and hit a top speed of 275 km/h. Another reason for the car’s
low weight is the utilisation of a carbon-fibre monotube backbone chassis,
construction, which houses the FAES system safely inside the centreline of
the car at the lowest possible position, bringing down the centre of
gravity and central mass point. The FAES only weigh around 450 kg and
contain no hazardous material or heavy metals.

Features

Range of up to 500 km thanks to the new FAES technology, with
rapid charging and unlimited charging cycles

The NLV Quant is proof that cutting-edge supercars can
combine speed, comfort and enjoyment with environmental integrity. And
perhaps most crucially, given the supply vulnerability and price volatility
of oil-based automotive fuels, it implements the mobile energy technology
of the future. The new car reinforces Koenigsegg’s position at the
forefront of innovative high-end automotive design and manufacture, with a
conscious mind.. It also provides a showcase for NLV Solar’s
groundbreaking work in developing applications for photovoltaic
technology.

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